Practical Nursing Program Director - Lebanon

• Provide management and supervision of the program.
• Provide direction and leadership to establish goals for the program that comply with the mission and vision of the College, department, and health care profession.
• Provide leadership and facilitate continuous improvement of instruction for the department through collaboration and promotion of innovative teaching techniques.
• Provide direction and oversight to ensure compliance with program accreditation and minimum standards.
• Assist with the recruiting, screening, interviewing and hiring of all program specific full-time, part-time and adjunct faculty.
• Provide input to Director of Nursing in the preparation of program budget and manage department budget in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Provide updates to Director of Nursing on course evaluations, and provide recommendations for new program courses, curriculum changes, and textbook selection.
• Develop the course and clinical schedule for the program, including assignment of instructors and their workload.
• Serve as departmental advocate by promoting program offerings and facilitating student recruitment.
• Advise pre-Health Sciences students and applicants on admission, course and program requirements.
• Provide quality instruction which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college –approved curriculum and resources.
• Develop a course syllabus for each class taught, using the approved course abstract and syllabus template.
• Incorporate pedagogical strategies such as active learning, authentic and problem-based activities, and other successful teaching strategies into classroom instruction.
• Foster a positive classroom learning environment by presenting information in a way that is inclusive to all learners, including the assurance of section 508 accessibility.
• Present course content in an unbiased and civil manner, while demonstrating respect, helpfulness, and responsiveness toward students. This includes holding a minimum of five office hours per week in a way that is convenient to students in both format and modality.
• Participate in the required number of hours of professional development each year, 10 of which must focus on fostering teaching improvement.
• Demonstrate reflective practice, including assessment of student learning. This includes ongoing formative assessments, as well as official departmental assessment.
• Actively participate in department and division meetings, events, and initiatives
• Mentor adjunct instructors in their academic department or program area, as needed.
• Oversee textbook and course material selection.
• Participate in curriculum development and work with advisory committees, as needed.
• Provide accurate and appropriate academic advising.
• Provide updated program information to the student success department to facilitate accurate student advising.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including participating in commencement, attending college functions, serving on committees and attending community events.

• Participate in professional organizations, as appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Current unrestricted Missouri State License as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Two years of experience within the last five years in nursing education, clinical practice, or administration.
• Demonstrate current knowledge in course content and effectiveness in teaching assigned subjects.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

• Master’s degree in nursing or related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Experience in a leadership role in a professional organization.
• Experience with Colleague.
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

• Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.
• Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.
• Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.
• Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.
• Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.
• College matches the employee PSRS/PEERS retirement at 14.5% or 6.86%

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